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NFL rumors: 49ers DC Robert Saleh turned down Michigan State job

Robert Saleh was passed up for NFL head coaching jobs, and now he's passing up the chance to interview for a college head coaching job.

Michigan State wanted to interview the 49ers' defensive coordinator for their vacant head coaching job, but Saleh told the school he was staying with Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco, NFL Media's Tom Pelissero reported Friday, citing sources.

Michigan State requested an interview with #49ers DC Robert Saleh for its head coaching job, sources say, but Saleh informed school officials today he plans on staying in San Francisco. Feels he has unfinished business.